<![CDATA[I’m not from Texas, and until recently, I had never heard of the “Texas Railroad Commission.” Like many, I assumed it managed trains or transportation. It was originally established in 1891 to regulate the state’s railroads, which is how it got its name. However, this agency has not regulated railroads in decades. It now oversees oil and natural gas in Texas, which produces about 40 percent of America’s crude oil and a quarter of its natural gas. The nation’s energy supply depends on three elected commissioners who make key decisions on drilling, production, pipeline safety, plugging old wells, and enforcing environmental standards.]]>
Why a Texas Election Could Affect Every American’s Energy Bill
